By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS
WHO needs the hassle of getting to Flemington on race day when you can enjoy the picturesque surrounds of the Yarra Valley instead?
This year, you can forgo the overcrowding of the city racetracks and experience the country racing carnival at its absolute best.
Yarra Valley Racing has spectacular events organised at the Yarra Glen Racecourse for the biggest days of the racing calendar.
Every second of the big races will be played on a big screen at the Yarra Valley Racing Club, as well as live races held throughout the days on the track bordered by the magnificent views of the famous Yarra Valley.
Get in touch with your inner-German for the Oktoberfest celebrations, while witnessing hot air balloons and live music light up the night sky on Cox Plate Day.
Yarra Valley Racing offers a huge day of activities for Cox Plate including vintage plane aerobatic displays with parachute jumps.
Enjoy a country twist on the Fashions on the Field events on Oaks Day.
There are also a huge range of dining and hospitality packages, as well as live music options.
You can also catch all the action of the Melbourne Cup from the exclusive Yarraview Dining Room.
With free children’s entertainment and supervised activities, Melbourne Cup Day at Yarra Valley Racing is a day the whole family can enjoy.
There is a courtesy bus from Lilydale Train Station on each of the days, so no need to worry about taking the car.
There is no shortage of style, drama, or sophistication when it comes to race days at Yarra Valley Racing.
Showcasing the absolute best the Yarra Valley has to offer in the form of food, wine, extravagance, and, people, you would have to be scratched to miss out on Yarra Valley Racing’s Spring Racing Carnival.
Cox Plate Day at Yarra Valley Race Track – Saturday, 24 October, 2015
*Hot Air Balloons
*Horses
*Fashion
*Live Music
*Kids Entertainment
*Moonee Valley on big screen
*Night-time entertainment
Melbourne Cup Day at Yarra Valley Race Track, 3 November, 2015
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